Summary

  • Nico Scholly has found stability in his post-Below Deck life, dating a woman named Briana for over a year and planning to build a future with her.
  • Nico has ed his family's plumbing business in Chicago after leaving the yacht, showing a commitment to a new career path.
  • The Scholly family created the Tristen Scott Foundation NFP in honor of Nico's late brother, raising awareness for organ donation and ing families who have lost loved ones.

Nico Scholly made a splash when he ed the cast of Below Deck for seasons 4 and 5, and there's curiosity surrounding what he's been up to since he left the Bravo series. The former yachtie had a short stint on the show but left a lasting impression. Nico ed the cast in season 4 as a deckhand looking for the excitement and adventure of the "yachtie" lifestyle. He was charming, flirty, and a hard worker committed to charters' success. When he returned for season 5, however, his time on the yacht was filled with drama.

Nico clashed with temporary bosun EJ Jansen and was also dealing with turmoil in his love life. He broke up with his long-term girlfriend, Melissa. Then, the Below Deck star pursued a relationship with former crew member Brianna Adekeye. While they were a strong couple for most of the season, Nico eventually realized that he'd made a mistake and broke things off with Brianna. He was hoping to win Melissa back. While all this boat drama was taking place, he was also dealing with the recent death of his younger brother. The loss took a toll on him during the season, and later, he itted that he used his time on the boat as a sort of escape from dealing with reality.

What's Nico Scholly Been Up to Since Below Deck?

nico scholly below deck looking up CROPPED

During the season 5 reunion, Nico showed appropriate remorse for his actions throughout the season. While he could not heal the hurt he caused, Nico wanted to do better moving forward. After leaving the yacht, Nico returned to his hometown of Chicago and decided to pursue a new career. According to Cheat Sheet, Nico ed his family's plumbing business, which serves residential and commercial clients in the Chicago area.

Nico Scholly Created A Foundation With His Family

close up of Nico Scholly smiling on Below Deck

In addition, the family created a foundation dedicated to his late brother. The Tristen Scott Foundation NFP seeks to "bring awareness to the importance of being an organ donor and not to forget the heroes’ families, who are left with nothing but memories during their tragic loss," according to the foundation's website. The family's difficulty inspired the foundation to deal with the death of their son and brother, an organ donor.

Nico has also found some stability in his post-Below Deck romantic life. He has allegedly been dating a woman named Briana for over a year, proving that his playboy behavior, which made him the ultimate villain on the show, could be over for good. He explained to Life After Bravo, "As you grow up and you mature, you kind of figure out what's important in life, and I think I'm right where I need to be right now."

Nico explained that he met his girlfriend through mutual friends and plans to build a future with her. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple quarantined together in Chicago. He has switched his Instagram to private and seems to be living a relatively everyday life outside the spotlight of Below Deck.

Sources: Cheat Sheet, Tristen Scott Foundation NFP, Life After Bravo